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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209, 1,811.04 and 844.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209, 1,811.04 and 844.56 is: 1,265.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209 : 1,811.04 = 844.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209/1,811.04 = 844.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209x = 1,811.04 × 844.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209x = 1,529,531.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,531.94/1,209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.12

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